SANTOS BY SERNA

Friday, February 15, 2013

Hello..! My name is Louis F. Serna and I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have enjoyed many "vocations" during my life, and in 2012, at age 72, I decided that I would combine my interests / talents as an artist, historian, author and woodcarver, to learn the wonderful art of creating wood carved Santos and Bultos in the traditional old Spanish / New Mexico style. I was very fortunate to study and learn under the tutilage of Alcario Otero, renowned Master Santero of New Mexico and to work with other santeros such as Adan Carriaga, outstanding Santero of Albuquerque, who has built a beautiful Capilla in the rear of his Studio near Old Town Albuquerque. Adan, Alcario and others founded a Santero "school" which they call "La Escuelita de el Santo Nino de Atocha". Other friends who are also santeros, some in training meet at the Escuelita regularly to carve, learn, and enjoy the company of others, dedicated to the art of santerismo.

In this blog, I am presenting some of the Bultos I have carved and painted, some in the traditional style and some in contemporary style. I hope you like them. If you would like to own a Bulto / Santo created in the style of old New Mexico, contact me at sernabook@comcast.net or my cell (505) 933-3168 or home; (505) 291-0261.

About Me

SANTOS BY LOUIS SERNA

El Santuario de Chimayo Bolo

Sterling Silver by Louis Serna - One is in the home of Joseph Montedonico, another with Dr. Ron Maestas, and another in the home of Charles Sargent.

San Antonio de Padua

My latest Santo - April 27, 2014 - In the home of Dan & Pat Dorrance

El Santo Nino de Atocha

12" Tall, Hand carved and painted - For Sale

St. Jude Thaddeus... 24" tall

In the Collection of Gloria Serna

La Conquistadora

In the home of Virginia Gil - November 2013

Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion

Our Lady of the Imaculate Conception - Sept 2013 - In the home of Tim and Dina Russell

CROSS and HEART of the WORLD

For my son, Steven Serna

Christ on the Cross

The Crucifixion - 13" X18" For Sale

The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven

5" X 11" For Sale

Our Lady of Guadalupe - 24" tall

In the home of Gilbert and Caroline Lopez

Our Lady of Guadalupe

18" tall. In the home of Ernest and Doreena Valdez

San Antonio

14" Tall - For Sale

San Antonio y el Nino Jesus

In the home of Pete and Loretta Martinez

Nuestra Senora de la Purisima Concepcion

In the home of Alfonso and Jennie Pacheco

Nuestra Senora de el Rosario

42" Tall - For Sale

Nuestra Senora de el Rosario Closeup

Nuestra Senora de el Rosario

24" Tall - For Sale

Santo Nino de Atocha de Cebu

19" Tall - for Sale

Michael the ArchAngel

17" Tall - In the home of Michael and Nora Martinez

La Virgen Maria

14" Tall - For Sale

SANTA CECILIA

18" Tall - In the home of David and Cecilia Sanchez

San Francisco de Assis

18" tall - For Sale

More Santos coming..!

More Santos in production

MAORI BONE CARVINGS BY LOUIS

Following are some bone carvings of pendants by Louis Serna in the style of the Maori Hei Matau style, complete with authentic lashings ( knot tying of the pendants as the actual hooks were tied to catch fish ) and adjustment slips to adjust the height that the pendant can be worn on the person. The pendants shown are between 2" to 4" tall.

If anyone would like to have an authentically bone Maori Pendant made especially for you by Louis Serna, contact me at sernabook@comcast.net and I will provide you with several pictures of pendants to choose from or I will help you design your own special pendant that is meaningful to you... Prices are negotiable based on the design. Delivery is 1 to 2 weeks.